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#x201C;Despite the reality that women of color have the same needs as all women when it comes to lingerie and hosiery…the industry simply doesn’t cater to us.” She notes that with trends such as sheer panels and cut-outs that require an illusion bra, finding appropriate undergarments to pull off these particular styles is a challenge. Nubian Skin uses foundations from popular makeup brands such as Yves Saint Laurent, Bobbi Brown, MAC, and Nars — all companies that have made strides in seeing nude as more than just Caucasian — as a reference to the variety of hues. For example, the Berry shade is recommended for those that use Laura Mercier Espresso and Cinnamon for someone who wears Bobbi Brown Warm Walnut. “It took Eunice W. Johnson to create Fashion Fair Cosmetics in 1973 for black women to really have an adequate choice in finding makeup colors to suit them,” she writes. “In the 1990s and 2000s, mainstream brands began to realize the value of providing to women of color, and despite the billions we spend on make up each year, there are still brands that have chosen not to provide an offering for us.” While it’s true that finding the correct color underwear and hosiery to wear in the lingerie aisle is challenging, there have been advances recently in the definition of nude throughout fashion and beauty industries.
“Despite the reality that women of color have the same needs as all women when it comes to lingerie and hosiery…the industry simply doesn’t cater to us.” She notes that with trends such as sheer panels and cut-outs that require an illusion bra, finding appropriate undergarments to pull off these particular styles is a challenge. Nubian Skin uses foundations from popular makeup brands such as Yves Saint Laurent, Bobbi Brown, MAC, and Nars — all companies that have made strides in seeing nude as more than just Caucasian — as a reference to the variety of hues. For example, the Berry shade is recommended for those that use Laura Mercier Espresso and Cinnamon for someone who wears Bobbi Brown Warm Walnut. “It took Eunice W. Johnson to create Fashion Fair Cosmetics in 1973 for black women to really have an adequate choice in finding makeup colors to suit them,” she writes. “In the 1990s and 2000s, mainstream brands began to realize the value of providing to women of color, and despite the billions we spend on make up each year, there are still brands that have chosen not to provide an offering for us.” While it’s true that finding the correct color underwear and hosiery to wear in the lingerie aisle is challenging, there have been advances recently in the definition of nude throughout fashion and beauty industries.
“Despite the reality that women of color have the same needs as all women when it comes to lingerie and hosiery…the industry simply doesn’t cater to us.” She
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